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Kahikatea Walk, Palmerston North is famous as one of the most well known Tourist Attractions in Palmerston North. It is actually a beautiful short walk. It is unfortunate to note that storms and heavy snow damaged many of the tree tops in Kahikatea Walk, Palmerston North in 2004 and it will still take some more years to regain the beauty and charm. However, good news is that parts of the canopy now have been opened up and you can expect warm and sunny weather on a nice day.
The Kahikatea Walk in Palmerston North, true to its name, features large numbers of mature kahikatea in this reserve. If you lie on your back and look up at the canopy, you cannot do without admiring the spectacular beauty of these majestic trees. You will also find here a stand of rata trees beside the track which has grown depending on the larger species of trees. The rata trees perch in the tree as an epiphyte and send down roots which form their ground support. With the growth of the rata trees, their roots become twisted and interwoven with each other. It is also interesting to note that the rata eventually grows larger than its host tree, and at times, at the cost taking the life of the host tree in the process.
Kahikatea Walk, Palmerston North can offer anything from an easy to a moderate walking and you can go for a leisurely stroll for a few minutes or can plan for a day’s trip. Usually, the track can be defined as a well formed one. You will find some steep, rough or muddy sections at times. You can go for walking here even if you are a beginner; all that is required is low to moderate fitness. You will find the walking track clearly sign posted and the stream and river crossings are bridged here. Don’t forget to pack along your walking shoes or light tramping or hiking boots as you might find these handy, in case, your regular shoes don’t support you.
Kahikatea Walk, Palmerston North is located on Pohangina Valley East Road which is about 40 minutes’ drive from Palmerston North.
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